Monthly Ice Cream Social

Everyone is invited to our monthly Ice Cream Social. Come meet your fellow ELI students and enjoy some delicious and all natural ice-cream from Double Rainbow. The Ice-Cream Social will be held in Suite 407 (Level 5 Class). This will also be a great opportunity to practice your English conversation skills and meet other students at ELI.

When: To be announced

Art Class taught by a local SF artist

Discover your art talent and explore the artistic side of San Francisco by taking an art class from a professional artist (Freddie Fong). Besides indoor drawing and painting workshops, you will have the opportunity to sketch outdoors at scenic parks and landmarks.

When: To be announced
For more information, please contact Freddie Fong 415-391-6133 freddiegallery@yahoo.com

Indoor Rock Climbing Trip to Mission Cliffs Gym

Go climb (an indoor) rock! Join your fellow ELI students on this exciting field trip to Mission Cliffs in SOMA.
We will be taking the Intro to Rock Climbing Class!
The class will be taught by a professional climbing instructor who will guide us through the proper use of belay equipment, knot tying and basic top rope climbing.
Personal responsibility and safe climbing practices are emphasized.

When: To be announced
Where: Meet at ELI at 11:15AM. Class starts at 12:15pm at Mission Cliffs Gym (2295 Harrison St.)
More information here

Affordable yoga classes in San Francisco

Would you like to get in better physical and mental shape?
Are gloomy San Francisco days getting you down?
Then brighten up your summer with Yoga classes!

Tony Eason is a great yoga teacher who offers donation based yoga classes every week. You pay what you can.

Classes are held at James Howell Studio at 66 ½ Sanchez St. (between Duboce and the Castro)

When: On Tuesday at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 10 a.m.
More information here

Golf Lessons in Golden Gate Park

Do you know what “par for the course” means? What about “tee it up”? Well you can learn the meaning of these idioms and learn how to play Golf!
Join other ELI students for a fun afternoon in beautiful Golden Gate Park where you will experience the exciting game of golf.
The group lesson will be taught by professional PGA coach Bruce Olson who also happens to be an English teacher.

When: Friday afternoons. Please sign Up at the ELI office. Golf lessons are $50 per student including all fees and equipment. A group of 5 students is required to have a group lesson!
More information here

Segway Tours of Fisherman’s Wharf and Ghirardelli Square

Segways are the latest transportation craze! Segway is two-wheeled, self-balancing personal transportation machine which is fun to ride while you experience the sights and smells of Fisherman’s Wharf.
Enjoy getting to know San Francisco’s waterfront as well as spending time with other ELI students.

When: Sign up at ELI office. Segway Tour is $50 per person.
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Museum of Craft and Folk Art with Etsy Labs

Practice speaking English while making an original piece of art or craft. This is a really fun event where you can meet new people and explore your creativity.
"Featuring an original, easy to follow, craft project designed to guide and encourage creativity, CRAFT BAR allows the participant to create a handmade take-away from a museum gallery setting. Activities are led by visiting artists or resident crafters, and drinks and snacks are included."

When: First Thursday of every month 6-9pm ($5 includes Gallery Admission and Craft Bar) 51 Yerba Buena Lane (Right across Market St. from ELI)
More information here

Free Walking Tours of San Francisco

Join other ELI students on a free walking tour of San Francisco neighborhoods and famous locations. Each tour is will be led by a local volunteer.
Please wear comfortable shoes and be ready for some famous San Francisco hills!
More information here

ZUMBA Dance/Exercise Class

This is very San Francisco!
CELLspace is an art and community center that offers many great programs and events. Alongside art classes, Cellspace offers dance and exercise classes.
ZUMBA combines high-energy and dynamic Latin rhythms with unique moves and combinations that allow ZUMBA participants to dance their worries and stress away. This is a great class that is fun and easy to do while allowing you to stick to the ZUMBA fitness program allowing you to achieve the long-term benefits of this fitness program.

When: Classes are on Saturdays 10:30am – 11:30am. $15.00/class, drop ins are welcome. If you are new it's $10.00 and if you bring a guest it's 10.00 for them that day as well. After ten classes pupils get one free.
More information here